Ornamental object



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Patented May 2, 1933 UNITED STATES DORIS A. MCMILLAN, OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA ORNAMENTAL OBJECT Application filed October 12, 1931.

This invention relates to improvements in ornamental objects which have the appearance of trees or the like.

An object of my invention is to provide a 5 new article of manufacture, designed principally for use as an ornament.

Another object of my invention is to pro vide an improved method of making ornamental objects.

1 Other objects more or less apparent will present themselves or will be specifically pointed out in the description to follow.

In the accompanying drawing:

Fig. 1 represents a flat sheet from Which one of the elements of my improved ornament is formed;

Fig. 2 is a horizontal sectional view of the ornament illustrated in Fig. 3, showing the manner of assembly of the various parts thereof;

Fig. 3 is a side View of an ornament constructed in accordance with my invention;

Fig. 4; is a side view showing the two elements making up the ornament illustrated in Fig. 5; and

Fig. 5 illustrates a modification of the con struction shown in Fig. 3.

Referring particularly to Figs. 1, 2 and 3, the numeral 1 represents a flat sheet which is constructed preferably from sheet metal having a high polish. The sheet 1 is cut in such a manner that its outline resembles in a general way, the profile of a tree or other object. In cutting the sheet 1, I have provided a number of laterally disposed members 2 of somewhat larger proportions than similarly disposed members 3. At the lower side of the sheet 1 is provided a pair of oppositely disposed base members 4 which serve as supports 49 for the ornament. The sheet is provided with a vertically disposed central crease 5,

along which the said sheet is bent to provide two members 1a and 1b which are disposed at an angle to one another. After two similar sheets 1 have been formed as above described,

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they are placed in contact with each other at points where the creases 5 occur and are soldered together. Fig. 2 particularly illustrates the relationship of the two bent sheets after they have been joined together by sol- 9;"

dering. Either prior to or after the joining of the two sheets together, the small laterally disposed members 3 are curled at their ends to give the article an ornamental appearance. The base members 4.- are preferably curled in the same direction, thereby adding consid erably to the ornamental effect of the article. As shown in Figs. 4 and 5 the sheets may be cut in such a manner that a number of outwardly disposed curved members 6 are provided which simulate the leaves of a plant. The sheets may also be cut above the base members 4: to provide laterally disposed strips 7, which when curled at their ends give the object an added ornamental appearance.

It is possible to make an ornamental ob ect in accordance with my invention which is formed from more than two bent sheets.

It is also possible to form ornaments made 70.-

along a vertical line corresponding to the central vertical axis of the sheet, joining the sheets together at points along the vertical lines, and curling the ends of certain of the projections.

2. An ornamental object comprising a plurality of sheets bent along their vertical center lines to provide outstanding wing members, the said sheets being joined together at points along their vertical center lines, the said wings being provided with irregular curled projections at their side edges.

3. An ornamental object comprising a plurality of wing members oined together along a vertical axis, the said wing members having their outwardly disposed edges provided with irregular projections, some of the projections being curled at their ends.

In testimony whereof I have aflixed my signature.

DORIS A. MoMILLAN. 

